As producers and performers, we have come to a difficult decision, but we must do what is best for the fans and listeners that we have who continue to engage with our downloads after each episode of Under The Influence. After years of sharing, collaborating and promoting sounds on Soundcloud, the time has come for us to let it go and move on. Starting with Episode 115, we will no longer upload new episodes to Soundcloud. Instead, we will continue to grow and support our iTunes podcast subscribers as well as making each new episode available here on this site.

There were a number of factors that went in to this decision ranging from instability and downtime of Soundcloud, to the ever-increasing copyright scrutiny being applied to DJ mixes and podcasts. Soundcloud has launched a campaign against artists who publish weekly radio shows that is a disservice to producers around the world. Those who rely upon these radio shows to rebroadcast their chosen influences to their followers and spread the word about their releases are penalized for rebroadcasting these great tracks. We won’t get into an argument with labels on this topic, they have the right to run their businesses as they choose, but Soundcloud charges fees to pro producers and DJs to post their shows, only to be shut down when they post their own tracks.

Also, as Soundcloud moves towards their new monetization scheme, we have opted to keep Under The Influence no-cost and ad-free. When Soundcloud shuts us down (and they will), what have we worked for? How does it benefit our listeners? Let’s switch to other proven download sites and make everything easier for our listeners. Follow us here at http://www.rubicon7.net and we will make it as easy as possible to get what you are looking for!

Get your tickets for the RESOLUTIONS NYE 2015 Black & White Party direct from Rubicon 7 and avoid paying over $17 per ticket. While supplies last, get your tickets for a flat $10 each when you order direct (with free shipping, delivery or will-call) by using the coupon code SUPERHERO.

Already picked up your copy of R7’s chart topping Superhero EP? Show us a screen grab of your proof-of-purchase (email receipt) and we will send you a FREE PLUR pack with product from GloFX, beads for your next kandi project including R-U-B-I-C-O-N-7 beads, t-shirts and more!

If you haven’t purchased the EP yet, there is still time get in on this offer. Everyone who participates will get a PLUR pack while supplies last, so don’t wait.

Immediately upon release, the Superhero EP rocketed into the Beatport Top 10 for Progressive House, Breaks and Techno…so this giveaway is our simple way of saying Thank You! to the best fans in EDM.

After recently crossing over the 100 episode milestone, the weekly radio show “Under The Influence with Rubicon 7″ has moved to the Digitally Imported Mainstage channel. The show remains in the previous timeslot of Fridays at 9am Pacific / Noon Eastern / 5pm UK and will continue being rebroadcast on other dance music channels such as RadioJES in Russia, 95.9FM in Honolulu, Hawaii and ETN.fm. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and catch new episodes on Soundcloud after they air on DI.fm.